Swollen ankles ...I have been traveling through Italy for the last month, I have clearly been off of my prescribed diet, bread, pasta, pizza. I figured it would be fine for a...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesComplications
What are your CGM #'s when on Trulicity and Metformin...When got diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes less then a year ago, I started using a CGM. Great technology, I can see my BG #'s on my smartwatch. It allows...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesMedicationsDiet & NutritionTreatment
Community Shares: My Shingles Surprise...Recently, members of our community discussed shingles. Shingles symptoms are uncomfortable, and they can be more severe when combined with autoimmune diseases. It is always an unwelcome surprise when shingles...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Diabetes Journey Before, During, and After Pregnancy...I am going back in time, but I thought it necessary to share this part of my journey. Pregnancy was a difficult journey for me, taking care of that little...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Confused Newbe...I recently switched to a new PCP. My first blood test confirmed that I am a diabetic. I’m 78 and have faithfully taken annual physicals, which always included blood tests...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwareness
Reversing Type 2 again...I fell into type 2 back in 2019 and quickly went from a 11.5 a1c to below 6 in 6 months on Metformin. Now, 4 years later, for some reason...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesA1c
5 Things People With Type 2 Diabetes Want You To Know...It's no secret that living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be challenging, but you don't have to go through it alone. Whether you've been diagnosed recently or have had...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How many carbs should I eat...Why do I have high blood sugar readings while eating less than 30 carbs a day? I’m taking glipizide/metforman and steglatro....Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesTips & AdviceBlood Sugar Management
Beyond the Lettuce Leaf: Diabetes-Friendly Bread Substitutions...Sandwiches are one of my favorite lunch foods. What's not to like? They're easy to make, and can be eaten hot or cold. There's a seemingly endless possibility of ingredients...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Smart watches...Has anyone gotten a smart watch that shows blood glucose levels? Do you like it and is it accurate???...Reactions0reactionsComments17 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementGlucose Meters & Monitors
A Small Amount of Walking May Have a Big Impact...I was listening to one of my favorite science podcasts the other day. I heard something I found truly impressive: they mentioned that recent research found that walking for just...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Shakes...Just got officially diagnosed with T2D... I do not have a machine/strips yet. I take metformin 2x day at mealtime. I get shakes but not sure is my sugar high...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesBlood Sugar ManagementTips & Advice
Buzzing in legs and feet...Hello, everyone, this is my first post here. My name is Perrin, I am 55, Type 2, diagnosed 2011, most recent A1C (Jan 2023) was 7.6. I take Jardiance, Toujeo...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComplications
Type 2 diabetes...This week i just found out i have diabetes. The dr want to give me either trulicity or rybelsus. Has any one used either one of these? And any symptoms?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesBlood Sugar Management
How Our Food Choices Impact Diabetes Risk...One of the first questions people may ask when diagnosed with diabetes is, "how?" New studies emerge frequently. But we can safely say that most recommendations for avoiding diabetes come...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What I Thought Was Eczema Turned Out to Be Shingles...Editor’s note: This article was written by Health Leader Cora Lyn Sears and originally appeared on our partner site AtopicDermatitis.net. She describes her experience of having shingles while living with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Gender-Affirming Type 2 Diabetes Healthcare...Editor's note: The term "transgender" in this article includes transgender women, transgender men, and the diverse community of nonbinary and genderqueer people. You can find more terms related to this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Savory Pesto Pasta...This pesto is "presto" within minutes! This fresh pesto sauce is paired with chickpea pasta. Pasta made with chickpeas is a fibrous and protein-packed pasta alternative that can help stabilize...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Hi there...I am type 2 diabetic and my blood sugars are variable from low to high most days. I am using empagaflozin. But I get up 4 times a night to...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesComplicationsSymptoms
Tips and Tricks for Managing Type 2 Diabetes While Traveling...My husband and I both just retired and want to travel the world. We have already started our journey. We are traveling to the Bahamas in a few weeks and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
